岑 (cén) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 岑 (cén) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 岑 (cén) means "Small, high hill; peak". with 7 strokes and the radical 山.

Q: How do you write 岑 stroke by stroke?

岑 has 7 strokes. The radical is 山. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 岑 and 屹?

岑 (cén) and 屹 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 岑?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 山. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 岑?

Common words containing 岑 include: 岑寂 (cén jì) — Quiet and lonely; desolate; 岑岭 (cén lǐng) — High mountain ridge; 岑参 (cén cān) — Cen Shen (a Tang Dynasty poet).

How to Write 岑

The character 岑 (cén) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 山 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

岑 is pronounced cén in Mandarin Chinese. It means Small, high hill; peak.

Common Words with 岑

岑寂 cén jì

Quiet and lonely; desolate

岑岭 cén lǐng

High mountain ridge

岑参 cén cān

Cen Shen (a Tang Dynasty poet)

Example Sentences

山林里非常岑寂。

shān lín lǐ fēi cháng cén jì

The mountain forest is very quiet and still.

远处有一座岑岭。

yuǎn chù yǒu yī zuò cén lǐng

There is a high mountain peak in the distance.

岑参是唐代诗人。

cén cān shì táng dài shī rén

Cen Shen was a poet of the Tang Dynasty.

Similar Characters

屹 yì

屺 qǐ

屾 shēn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 岑

What does 岑 (cén) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 岑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 岑 and 屹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 岑?

What common words use 岑?

How to Write 岑 (cén)